Article Directory

Welcome to the math and reading help article directory. Here you will find links to articles about a variety of children's education topics.

A Parent's Role in Education (18)

Academic Tests (18)

Baby and Toddler Education (17)

Child Development (15)

Educational Products and Games (16)

Elementary School (20)

GED and High School Diploma (69)

Guide To College (12)

High School (10)

Homeschooling (20)

Homework and Studying (17)

Homework Help (19)

How-To's and Tips for Parents (19)

Just For Kids (20)

Learning Disabilities and Problems (20)

Lesson Plans (6)

Math (20)

Math Problems and Worksheets (4)

Middle School (32)

Reading (20)

Tutoring (21)

 

A Parent's Role in Education

 

Academic Tests

  • Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT

    The Connecticut Academic Performance Test, or CAPT for short, is a test taken by all public high school sophomores in the state of Connecticut. Read on to learn more about the exam and the types of questions it asks.

  • The CRCT Test

    The Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is administered to students in the Georgia school system. Read this article to learn about the specifics of this state-wide assessment test.

  • The ISAT Test

    Learn the requirements of the ISAT for third, fifth and eighth grade students and what parents can do to help their children prepare for the test.

  • Pennsylvania System of School Assessment Test (PSSA)

    The Pennsylvania's System of School Assessment test (PSSA) is administered to determine whether standards set by the government are being met by students in Pennsylvania classrooms. Read on to learn more.

  • The FCAT Test

    In Florida, third grade students are required to pass the FCAT test before being promoted to the fourth grade and highschoolers must pass it in order to graduate. Learn how to help your student excel at this challenging set of exams.

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Baby and Toddler Education

  • How Young Is Too Young?

    It is never too early to take an active role in your baby's development. Read on to learn more about helping your young child with his or her developmental progress.

  • Being Able to Count to 100 Doesn't Mean He Knows Math

    Memorization is not a truly effective way to learn math. Interactive exercises and experience are the best ways to learn and truly understand mathematics. Read on to learn more.

  • Getting Ready for Preschool

    Being prepared for preschool is very simple and goes a long way towards ensuring a little peace of mind for you and for your child. Read on to learn some techniques used by successful children and parents.

  • Reading Is More Than Memorizing the Alphabet

    Speaking and reading to your child will provide him with a safe, familiar environment in which to explore his world through the very powerful medium of communication.

  • Learning Games for Toddlers

    From very early in life, young children begin developing memory and the foundational skills for reading, math, problem solving and language. There are many games and activities parents can employ to promote learning and engage their children. Read on to learn more.

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Child Development

  • Developmental Domains: Learning and Awareness in Children

    Children learn on every level at once. For example, the attitude of a parent or teacher can give the child information about gender differences during the course of a long division lesson or a bedtime story. An awareness of the basic areas where a child assimilates experience is important to fostering the whole child.

  • 10 Principles of Caregiving

    This article covers 10 principles of caregiving - from communicating with your child to spending quality time with them. Read on to learn more about how you can become a more complete caregiver.

  • Active Listening

    This is an article about the art of active listening. Whether your child is talking to you about their day at school, math, reading, or even their social life, active listening will show how much you truly care. Read on to learn more about active listening and how it can help improve the parent/child relationship.

  • Focusing on a Child's Multiple Intelligences Instead of IQ

    Many parents and educators focus on a child's IQ, but understanding a student's multiple intelligences could be more useful in creating math and reading lesson plans. Read on to learn more.

  • Children: Nutrition and Environmental Design

    This article reviews easy tips for a healthy child's diet as well as the importance of environmental design in their surroundings.

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Educational Products and Games

 

Elementary School

 

GED and High School Diploma

 

Guide To College

  • College Study Tips

    Studying is essential in college. But it can be intimidating. Luckily, there are a number of resources available to those who need a little extra help. Read on to learn essential college study tips.

  • Dealing With Stress

    College years are busy and demanding. With homework, class, social events and extra curricular activities, students may feel stressed. Read on to learn a bit more about dealing with the stresses of college life.

  • A Guide to Off-Campus Housing

    Many college students choose to seek housing off campus, in a house or apartment, rather than in a dormitory. Read on to learn more about this choice and how it can shape your college experience.

  • Choosing the Right College or University

    Choosing a college is an important and an intimidating experience. Read on to learn about the best ways to simplify what can be a stressful and sometimes bewildering decision.

  • Choosing the Right College Major

    Your future career options may rest heavily on what you studied in college. Choosing a major you can both enjoy and excel in will make your college and lifelong career experience much more enjoyable. Read on to learn more about choosing the right college major for you.

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High School

 

Homeschooling

  • Preparing a Homeschool Child for College

    Homeschooling can adequately prepare a student for college. Unfortunately, many families don't know how to guide their homeschooler through the college admissions process. Read on to learn more about preparing a homeschooled child for college.

  • State Regulations Surrounding Homeschooling

    Homeschooling is a legal educational alternative for families in the US and in other countries. However, there are guidelines for parents to consider when teaching their children at home. Read on to learn more about the state regulations that govern homeschooling.

  • Homeschooling Methods and Supplemental Resources

    Many home schooling methods and philosophies are used around the world. Read on to leanr more about four of the most popular methods used today as well as the supplemental materials and resources designed to accompany them.

  • Does Homeschool Fit Into your Family's Formula?

    Many parents may be interested in homeschooling their children, yet unsure if it is right for them. Read on to learn how you can decide if homeschooling fits into your family's formula.

  • Online Math Assessments for Homeschool Children

    Parents just starting to homeschool their children may be looking for a way to test their skill level in a subject like mathematics. Read on to learn how the Internet can help you through the use of online math assessments for homeschool children.

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Homework and Studying

 

Homework Help

  • Online English Homework Help

    Students who are having difficulties with their English homework can find quality homework help online. This is a review of some of the many English homework helper sites that are now available to students via the World Wide Web.

  • Online Science Homework Help

    Science homework can be confusing, especially when it involves math formulas and equations. Students who have difficulties with their science homework can find homework help online through educational websites.

  • Homework Helper for Grade 1 Math

    Most first grade teachers integrate math homework into the curriculum in order to prepare students for future homework in later grade levels. Parents often have to take the role of homework helper when their child is presented with their first math homework assignments. Read on to learn more about helping your child with math homework.

  • Homework Help for High School English Papers

    Parents are often called upon to help their children with high school English and History papers. While different types of papers, such as expository and research papers, have different requirements, there are some general guidelines that will help with any essay. This article outlines a few all-purpose pointers for parents who need to help their children with high school papers.

  • Helping High School Students With Their Homework!

    As a parent, you have a great deal of control over your high school student's grades. Read on to learn how you can improve you child's study habits and help encourage academic success.

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How-To's and Tips for Parents

 

Just For Kids

  • Test Jitters

    At one time or another you may have experienced what is known as test anxiety. If you seem to freeze up whenever you take a test or if you have problems dealing with test worries, keep reading for stress relieving advice.

  • Wash Away your Moving Blues

    Are you bummed out because you have to move and you're worried about changing schools? Read on to learn how you can wash away your moving blues!

  • Adjusting to Middle School

    Middle school can be an intimidating change from elementary school. If you're just starting middle school, you'll need to adjust to your new surroundings and schedule. Read on to learn more about how you can experience a smooth transition to middle school.

  • Middle School Book Reviews

    Searching for a good book? This review looks at four books popular with middle schoolers.

  • Glasses: Chic Not Geek

    Are you worried that you won't be cool once you have to wear glasses? Today's glasses come in all kinds of hip styles. Read on to learn more about how you can pick the right pair of glasses for you.

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Learning Disabilities and Problems

 

Lesson Plans

 

Math

  • Ways to Overcome Math Anxiety

    Math anxiety causes children to fear math. This article offers parents and children tips to overcome the frustration and symptoms that are related to math anxiety.

  • The Importance of Math Education

    Young children often don't understand why they need to learn math. This article may serve as a guide to help parents explain why mathematics is a such an important part of their child's education.

  • Math Homework: What to Expect and Why IT Is Important

    Parents across the country are starting to question the impact that math homework has on their children. This article discusses why math homework is important and what parents should expect to see in their children's assignments.

  • Math Help Can Be Found Through Online Tutoring

    Online math tutoring can help solve your child's homework problems by providing them with a strong knowledge of mathematics in a way they understand. Online math tutoring offers the individualized attention that many students need to succeed. Read on to learn about how to find your child math help through online tutoring.

  • Tips to Helping your Fifth Grader With Place Value and Decimals in Their Math Homework

    Place values and decimal mathematics can be confusing, but the way to master decimals is to first learn how place values work. By learning place values and decimals, your child will be able to better understand the math concepts they will learn in middle and high school.

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Math Problems and Worksheets

 

Middle School

 

Reading

  • Making the Most of Reading to or With Your Children: Part 4--Grades Four Through Six

    This is the last article in a four part series about Making the Most of Reading to or with Your Children. This articles gives more examples and tips on how to continue making reading an integral and interesting part of a growing grade schoolers scholastic and social habits.

  • Learning the Joy of Poetry

    Parents often focus on fiction when teaching their children to read. This article introduces activities families can use at home to foster a lifelong love of poetry.

  • Making the Most of Reading to or With Your Children: Part 1--Intro

    Reading is important skill for children to learn. As a parent, you can have a great deal of influence on your children. This four-part series aims to provide you with ideas that can help you and your children look forward to reading time.

  • Reading Options for Teenagers

    The teenage years are full of emotional and physical challenges. Parents can help their children through these difficult years by introducing them to books that will give them comfort and advice. Read on to learn more about the reading options available to today's teenagers.

  • Library Reading Adventures

    The library is a great reading resource for every member of the family. Read on to learn how to introduce your family to the reading possibilities presented by trips to the local library.

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Tutoring